Pace | Haub Law Advocacy Program Celebrates its Successes at the Third Biennial Gavel Gala
The Pace | Haub Law Advocacy Program hosted its third biennial Gavel Gala on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle, NY. The mission of the Gavel Gala is to honor the advocacy program糖心vlog短视频檚 hardworking and dedicated coaches, the successes of former law school alumni, to celebrate the school糖心vlog短视频檚 current law students in the advocacy program, provide students the opportunity to network with attorneys and judges, to provide scholarship money to allow our students the opportunity to travel and compete across the nation and in prestigious international opportunities. This year, the Program had a lot to celebrate as it was recently ranked # 13 in the Nation by U.S. News and World Report糖心vlog短视频檚 latest rankings.
Over 240 attendees spent the evening networking, dancing, and celebrating the program糖心vlog短视频檚 successful past, present, and future. The evening included an awards ceremony that recognized the Advocacy Program糖心vlog短视频檚 dedicated alumni, students, and volunteers. 糖心vlog短视频淭he importance of bringing our community together in celebrating our collective effort of mentoring the best future advocates is essential to maintaining the tremendous excitement and success of our students and recent alumni,糖心vlog短视频 said Director of Haub Law糖心vlog短视频檚 Advocacy Programs and Professor of Practice in Advocacy, Louis Fasulo. 糖心vlog短视频淲e are making a great impact on the legal community, and this is just another opportunity to showcase the excellence our Program has achieved.糖心vlog短视频
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The Gavel Gala had several generous 2024 dinner sponsors, including the firms of Sullivan & Galleshaw, Fasulo Giordano & DiMaggio LLP, the Law Offices of Patrick Joyce, Miller Zeiderman LLP, Lexplug, and an anonymous supporter of our BLSA teams and coaches. The Gala also had support by donations made by many alumni as well as raffle donations from many local businesses throughout Westchester County. The Gavel Gala would not have been possible without the efforts of Sabrina Rehfeld, Isabella Eitner, and Antony Galvano who worked endless hours to make it a perfect evening for all. Additionally, the Program would like to thank the Public Relations and Event team, Advocacy Program Event Coordinator, Loretta Musial, Assistant Dean for External Affairs, Rachael Silva, and our Dean of Students, Angie D糖心vlog短视频橝gostino for all their assistance.
2024 Gavel Gala Awards
2024 Loretta Musial Service Award
- Eva Ferrari of E.V.A Travel
2024 Alex Gastman Coach糖心vlog短视频檚 Award
- Brad Gorson 糖心vlog短视频13
- Samantha Tighe 糖心vlog短视频20
2024 Public Sector Rising Stars
- Natale Corsi 糖心vlog短视频19
- Griffin Kenyon 糖心vlog短视频15
- Jordan Montoya 糖心vlog短视频17
- The Honorable Taylor Piscionere 糖心vlog短视频13
- Christopher Smith 糖心vlog短视频17
2024 Private Sector Rising Stars
- Ashley Kersting 糖心vlog短视频16
- Giuliana Trivella-Muller 糖心vlog短视频17
- Nicole Murdocca 糖心vlog短视频14
- Christopher Peticca 糖心vlog短视频18
2024 Student Awards
Keith Sullivan Outstanding Advocacy Award
- Chloe Devanny
- Liam Rattigan
- Stephanie Areford
- Amanda Dinkin
- Arianna Cruickshank
- Joseph Demonte
Michelle Simon Leadership Award
- Chloe Devanny
- Sarah Kissel
- Antony Galvano
Unsung Hero Award
- Kimberly Abrahall
- Andrea Garcia
Advocate of the Year Award
- Joseph Demonte